Amanda “Mandy” Ellis is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a passion for delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Midwestern State University in 2011 and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2020.

With a strong foundation in ICU nursing across multiple states, Mandy brings a depth of clinical experience to her current role at Alaska Heart. She played a key role in developing and expanding the nurse-led heart failure clinic, where she now collaborates closely with heart failure physicians to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on improving patient outcomes.

Amanda’s whole person approach to care emphasizes lifestyle modifications along with guideline-directed medical therapy. Her leadership extends beyond clinical practice. She served as a founding member of the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) leadership council, advocating for excellence and collaboration among her peers. In addition to her clinical work, Amanda actively precepts and mentors advanced practice providers (APPs) throughout the community, fostering professional growth and excellence in care delivery.

Originally relocating to Alaska with her family through the Air Force in 2012, Amanda and her family chose to make the Last Frontier their permanent home. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, hiking, and camping with her family.